Bikinis, monokinis, pareos, hats, svelte models — expect everything but water at the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim shows. The annual event is making its fifth spectacular splash at The Raleigh Hotel from July 15th to the 19th.

The five-day, invite-only production draws glossy magazine editors, department store buyers and boutique owners, most of whom are already in town to attend the massive, annual trade show by the Swimwear Association of Florida at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

This particular year, Trina Turk snagged the “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer title and will be kicking off the fashion show folly with the debut of her Spring 2011 swimwear collection at the Raleigh on July 15th. Expect Turk’s signature bold prints in dizzying colors.

Aside from The Raleigh Hotel, several swim shows will be peppered throughout venues on Miami Beach such as Nikki Beach, The Setai, Bass Museum and more.